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    Posted: Sep. 15, 2011 - 5:57 AM ET #26

    Quote Originally Posted by Hirschfelder:





    The NCAA cash cow might have a differing opinion



    That cash cow is in the process of reorganizing all of the major conferences 
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    The NCAA cash cow might have a differing opinion



    That cash cow is in the process of reorganizing all of the major conferences 
     
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    Posted: Sep. 15, 2011 - 5:59 AM ET #27

    Quote Originally Posted by Ace77:

    I only like raw chicken drumsticks covered in salt n vinegar



    BuTT where do you like them?
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    I only like raw chicken drumsticks covered in salt n vinegar



    BuTT where do you like them?
     
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    Posted: Sep. 15, 2011 - 8:37 AM ET #29

    Mad Dog McDougall has just re-iterated EVERYTHING I JUST SAID....

    "The wrestle is the dominating part of the tackle"

    "The early 2000's was the best part of the game, open, free flowing footy".

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    Mad Dog McDougall has just re-iterated EVERYTHING I JUST SAID....

    "The wrestle is the dominating part of the tackle"

    "The early 2000's was the best part of the game, open, free flowing footy".

     
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    Posted: Sep. 15, 2011 - 11:46 PM ET #31

    Quote Originally Posted by Hirschfelder:



    Week 1 - 13 QB's with 300+ yards passing

    Last year - 3

    And last year there was P.Manning, nit this year.

    Points = viewers

    But the NFL has been all style and no substance for about 20 years.


    That stat is misleading as the lock-out forbid teams from having OTAs and workouts.  The defenses in Week One were all coasting out there, pulling shit outta there asses trying not to look stupid.  They had no cohesion and no gameplan.  Defenses had no chance in Week One due to the lockout.

    Now if that continues in Week Eight, let's say, then we've got a problem.
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    Week 1 - 13 QB's with 300+ yards passing

    Last year - 3

    And last year there was P.Manning, nit this year.

    Points = viewers

    But the NFL has been all style and no substance for about 20 years.


    That stat is misleading as the lock-out forbid teams from having OTAs and workouts.  The defenses in Week One were all coasting out there, pulling shit outta there asses trying not to look stupid.  They had no cohesion and no gameplan.  Defenses had no chance in Week One due to the lockout.

    Now if that continues in Week Eight, let's say, then we've got a problem.
     
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    Posted: Sep. 15, 2011 - 11:47 PM ET #32

    Quote Originally Posted by norseman67:



    You're asking someone who lived to close to Area 51 for too long ......


    My friend's bud DOES WORK at Area 51.  He's shown and told me A LOT OF THINGS.  NONE OF WHICH I dare post online.





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    You're asking someone who lived to close to Area 51 for too long ......


    My friend's bud DOES WORK at Area 51.  He's shown and told me A LOT OF THINGS.  NONE OF WHICH I dare post online.





     
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    Posted: Sep. 15, 2011 - 11:47 PM ET #33

    Quote Originally Posted by norseman67:




    That cash cow is in the process of reorganizing all of the major conferences 


    LEADERS and LEGENDS!!!!



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    That cash cow is in the process of reorganizing all of the major conferences 


    LEADERS and LEGENDS!!!!



     
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    Posted: Sep. 16, 2011 - 2:59 AM ET #34

    Should be allowed to strip the ball - if you can't hold it then bad luck to you.

    Also, get the scrums to be an even contest or completely get rid of them 

    If you want to tackles to be even more about technique rather than wrestling, make it a two man tackle only and hopefully it will reduce the number of players holding down the player who wants to play the ball quicker. 
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    Should be allowed to strip the ball - if you can't hold it then bad luck to you.

    Also, get the scrums to be an even contest or completely get rid of them 

    If you want to tackles to be even more about technique rather than wrestling, make it a two man tackle only and hopefully it will reduce the number of players holding down the player who wants to play the ball quicker. 
     
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    Posted: Sep. 16, 2011 - 9:38 PM ET #35

    Quote Originally Posted by blackcrow:

    Should be allowed to strip the ball - if you can't hold it then bad luck to you.

    AGREED - This non-strip regulation IS ASININE.

    Also, get the scrums to be an even contest or completely get rid of them 

    I can't see scrums ever being an even contest without slowing the game down heaps to ensure fairness and player safety.  Getting rid of them completely is the way to go if you are going to approach this avenue.  Quick taps always instead?

    If you want to tackles to be even more about technique rather than wrestling, make it a two man tackle only and hopefully it will reduce the number of players holding down the player who wants to play the ball quicker.

    Disagree.  What if two men are unable to bring a guy down?  What do the other defenders who are present do?
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    Should be allowed to strip the ball - if you can't hold it then bad luck to you.

    AGREED - This non-strip regulation IS ASININE.

    Also, get the scrums to be an even contest or completely get rid of them 

    I can't see scrums ever being an even contest without slowing the game down heaps to ensure fairness and player safety.  Getting rid of them completely is the way to go if you are going to approach this avenue.  Quick taps always instead?

    If you want to tackles to be even more about technique rather than wrestling, make it a two man tackle only and hopefully it will reduce the number of players holding down the player who wants to play the ball quicker.

    Disagree.  What if two men are unable to bring a guy down?  What do the other defenders who are present do?
     
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    Posted: Sep. 16, 2011 - 9:52 PM ET #36

    Totally agree with scrapping scrums in league altogther 
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    Posted: Sep. 18, 2011 - 5:15 AM ET #37

    The Great Man speaks the truth

    Most accurate description of the man, and 100% correct in what he says

    He must be right if Rebecca Wilson and Ricky Stuart have both said the exact opposite this weekend


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    The Great Man speaks the truth

    Most accurate description of the man, and 100% correct in what he says

    He must be right if Rebecca Wilson and Ricky Stuart have both said the exact opposite this weekend


     
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    Posted: Sep. 18, 2011 - 6:08 AM ET #38

    Quote Originally Posted by Hirschfelder:

    The Great Man speaks the truth

    Most accurate description of the man, and 100% correct in what he says

    He must be right if Rebecca Wilson and Ricky Stuart have both said the exact opposite this weekend




    Not really an objective piece on Gallop when it comes from Gould
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    The Great Man speaks the truth

    Most accurate description of the man, and 100% correct in what he says

    He must be right if Rebecca Wilson and Ricky Stuart have both said the exact opposite this weekend




    Not really an objective piece on Gallop when it comes from Gould
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ace77:

    Phil Gould



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